Worldwide Foods

French Inspired Lentils

Barcode 4088600206714

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Yes — French Inspired Lentils is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify taste and is considered a marker of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

green lentils

Whole dried green lentils, a legume rich in protein and fiber, commonly used in soups, stews, and salads.
OK

tomato pulp

Pureed tomato flesh without seeds in liquid form, used as a base or sauce component in dishes.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

onions

A bulbous vegetable used as a staple aromatic and flavoring in many cuisines.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

concentrated tomato purée

Tomato paste/purée concentrated for thicker texture and richer flavor, a common cooking ingredient.
OK

dehydrated tomato

Dried tomato product with water removed; a basic vegetable ingredient used to intensify tomato flavor in soups, sauces, and recipes.
OK

white wine

A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
UPF

flavouring

A flavoring ingredient that contains celery; considered a processed additive in the form of a flavor enhancer. UPF because flavorings and extracted additives are typically industrially processed ingredients.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

dehydrated onion

Dehydrated onion is a usable vegetable ingredient obtained by drying onions; a basic food ingredient and not typically UPF.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.

Healthier alternatives

Reviewed by Nomi

Similar products that aren't ultra-processed — swap and keep the flavour.

Not Ultra-Processed

Puy Lentils & French green lentils

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Common questions about French Inspired Lentils

Is French Inspired Lentils ultra-processed?

Yes — French Inspired Lentils by Worldwide Foods is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes flavouring, which is an industrially produced additive used to modify taste and is considered a marker of ultra-processed foods under NOVA. Other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in French Inspired Lentils are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in French Inspired Lentils as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to French Inspired Lentils?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Puy Lentils & French green lentils by Merchant Gourmet, Beluga Lentils by Merchant Gourmet. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.